ReNews -- Remodelors Council News - 06/24/2009 (Plain Text Version)

Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS
NAHB Remodelers Chair
Tucson, Ariz.

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In this issue:
New Lead Paint Resources Available from NAHB
IRS Clarifies What Qualifies for Home Owner Energy Tax Credit
First Remodeled Home Certified to Green Standard
Apply Online for the NAHB Remodeler of the Month
Enter the AARP-NAHB Livable Communities Awards
Apply for NAHB Remodelers Awards!
Spring Board Overview
Turning Over a New Leaf: The Greening of Remodeling
Seminar Proposals Sought for Green Building Conference
Green Remodeling Award Winners
Spike Club Triples Retention Credits, Begins Other Changes
Social Media…There Is More to It Than Facebook
CGP Consumer Brochures Available for Order
June 25 Audio Seminar Examines AD&C Lending Challenges
Save 15% on NAHB Safety Products at BuilderBooks During National Safety Month
Save More With Hertz Off-Airport Locations
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Applications Now Available for the 2009 NAHB/N.O.D Disability Initiative Recognition Award

New Lead Paint Resources Available from NAHB

A new, comprehensive Web site fron NAHB provides the latest news and resources for preparing for implementation of the EPA's lead paint regulation.

NAHB has developed new resources along with updated information about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule governing the work of professional remodelers in pre-1978 homes where there is possible lead-based paint.

The new materials are available at www.nahb.org/leadpaint. These new, member-only resources include information on:

How to become a certified firm or certified renovator, including the difference between these two labels and their responsibilities under the rule.
How to become a trainer or training provider, for individuals interested in conducting training under the EPA on rule implementation and requirements.
Contract language for use on remodeling jobs before the rule goes into effect for remodelers to minimize liability on jobs before the rule goes into full effect in April 2010.
Update on EPA lead paint training courses. Training is currently not available but EPA is reviewing applications for training professionals and will be sharing information on training availability with NAHB soon.

The NAHB lead paint Web site will be regularly updated as more details become available about training, certification, and rule implementation. The “Latest News” section of the lead paint web site shows recent updates from NAHB on news and resources for preparing for the lead paint rule.

Additional useful resources on the site include:

An updated overview of the rule requirements and compliance deadlines, including outlining rule requirements for training, certification, consumer education, dust containment, lead safe work practices, clean up, cleaning verification, and record keeping.
Renovate Right and other materials issued by the EPA to help with compliance.
An NAHB audio seminar (available free to members) about the rule and steps for compliance.

“This NAHB lead paint Web site is the most complete, comprehensive resource center to help remodelers understand the rule requirements and how to prepare their business for working in pre-1978 homes,” said Robert Hanbury, CGR, of House of Hanbury in Newington, Conn., and leading expert on the EPA lead paint regulation. “In particular, the rule summary, certification and training information, plus draft contract language helps NAHB Remodeler members be prepared to conduct business in a responsible and compliant manner after the rule goes into effect.”

Any remodeler or builder who conducts construction or installation work inside homes or child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must know about this new rule and the requirements going into effect. Companies working in target homes must be certified, follow specific work practices, and keep detailed records. At least one employee in the company must be trained in these new requirements by April 23, 2010.

For more information, e-mail Kelly Mack or call 800-368-5242 x8451.